HR Manager

At Rhoda AI, we’re building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. We own the full robotics stack from high-performance hardware and robot systems to the infrastructure and state-of-the-art foundation world models that control our robots. Our robots are designed to be generalists capable of operating in complex, real-world environments and handling long-tail edge cases, made possible by our cutting edge research and end-to-end system design. We've raised over $400M and are investing aggressively in model research, infrastructure, hardware development, and manufacturing scale-up to make generalist robotics a reality. We're looking for HR Manager to help build and scale our people operations as we grow. This is a unique opportunity to shape the employee experience at a fast-moving robotics company - hands-on and strategic, with real ownership across the HR function. What You'll Do Employee Lifecycle & Operations - Own end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring every new hire has a smooth, welcoming experience and a fast ramp-up, including leading New Hire Orientation - Help coordinate offer letters and employment agreements - Maintain HRIS data integrity, manage employee data changes, and identify opportunities to streamline workflows and build scalable people processes Benefits, Rewards & Wellbeing - Administer and continuously improve our employee benefits programs - Serve as the go-to resource for benefits questions and lead open enrollment - Partner with leadership to develop competitive compensation and rewards frameworks that attract and retain top talent - Champion employee wellbeing initiatives and help maintain a healthy, safe work environment Learning, Development & Performance - Design and support performance review cycles that are meaningful, fair, and actionable - Identify learning and development opportunities that help employees grow in their roles and careers - Partner with managers to build development plans and support career progression across the team Culture, Engagement & Communication - Play an active role in fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture that reflects our values - Develop and run employee engagement initiatives, feedback programs, and internal communications - Create channels for employee participation and ensure team members feel heard and connected to the company mission - Help organize team events, offsites, and culture-building moments as we grow Immigration & Compliance - Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and internal policies - Coordinate visa sponsorships and work authorization processes (H-1B, O-1, J-1 applications/transfers/renewals, green cards) in partnership with TA for pre-hire assessments and immigration counsel, driving and monitoring all processes from day one through employee tenure, including transitions such as F-1 to H-1B and H-1B through the green card process. - Navigate multi-state compliance requirements What We're Looking For - 7+ years of HR experience, ideally in a startup or high-growth tech environment - A strong generalist background - comfortable going from strategic thinking to rolling up your sleeves on administrative tasks - Familiarity with HR platforms such as Rippling - Strong knowledge of California employment law and compliance - A people-first mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment - Experience building and scaling advanced compensation programs in emerging markets Why This Role - Build the people foundation at one of the most ambitious robotics companies in the world - High ownership from day one - you'll shape HR processes, not just execute them - Work closely with leadership and have direct impact on company culture and employee experience